The use of calendula for its lenitive properties’ dates to the XII century. This plant contains several bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, terpenes, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Calendula flower extract is used in soothing cosmetics, such as after-sun, sensitive skin eye contour products. anti-inflammatory properties this ingredient were demonstrated an anima...

In developing countries, the risk of getting sick from eating food contaminated with Escherichia coli is very high. As a consequence multidrug resistance this bacterium, therapeutic alternative has been sought in plant kingdom. The Objective research was to evaluate antibacterial effect pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) essential oil (EO) on growth E. coli. Design/Methodology/Approach: activ...

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rosmarinic acid (RA), a caffeic acid-related compound found in high concentrations in Prunella vulgaris (self-heal), and ursolic acid (UA), a pentacyclic triterpene acid concentrated in Salvia officinalis (sage), have been traditionally used to treat inflammation in the mouth, and may also be beneficial for gastrointestinal health in general. AIM OF THE STUDY To...